Production Controller at The Heineken Company

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Achieve business and production plan
• Achieve production requirements against targets Achieve product quality
• Leadership behaviour reflecting company values, corporate governance and team orientation Manage innovation and business improvements in support of operational and segment goals Leading, motivating and managing a production team and overseeing the smooth operation of machines and equipment
• Improve OEE
• Minimise losses and write-offs Reducing unplanned down time Limiting rework and non-conformances
• Management of Workflow Improvement processes
• Managing administrative duties
• Managing the development of team
• Must be able to work shifts and extended hours if required

The successful candidate must have the following qualification(s), skills and experience: 

• Matric with a minimum of two years relevant experience as a Production Supervisor
• National Diploma/Degree in Engineering
• Computer literacy particularly MS Office
• Experience within an FMCG environment will be advantageous
• NQF 5 Manufacturing Management or Operations Management would be an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently, identify and solve problems and make relevant decisions
• Ability to work under pressure in a production environment
• Be self-motivated and action driven
• Be a team player and innovator
• Sound leadership and conflict management experience
• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities are essential
• Knowledge of ISO/ HACCP Quality Management systems